Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Plant Height: | 4 to 8 feet (1.2-2.4m) |
Plant Spread: | 4 to 8 feet (1.2-2.4m) |
Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Deciduous Broadleaf |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds |
Flowers: | Showy Blooms on old wood |
Flower Color: | Pink White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Erosion control |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous Fruit is poisonous |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 11,211 (Expired) Goes Dormant |
Child plants: | 15 child plants |
FirmlyPlanted | On July 31, 2009 | Obtained plant |
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